fleshings

American  

[flesh-ingz] / ˈflɛʃ ɪŋz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. flesh-colored tights.

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fleshings British  

/ ˈflɛʃɪŋz /

plural noun

1. flesh-coloured tights

2. bits of flesh scraped from the hides or skins of animals

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Etymology

Origin of fleshings

First recorded in 1830–40; flesh + (stock)ings

Example Sentences

It is feared, however, that with the advance of fashion the principal character—who on this occasion was attired in pink fleshings draped with white chiffon—will be voted overdressed and so fail to attract.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, July 29, 1914 by Various

I dress the hair and change the Paris frocks, and lace the corsets, and mend the pink silk fleshings of England's Premier Comedienne.

From Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune by Onions, Mrs. Oliver

Outside the circus-booth, high up on a platform, stood the clowns in their dingy fleshings and faded scarlet trunks.

From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume 20, September, 1877. by Various

The donning of fleshings for the first time is an occasion of anxiety to anyone, man or woman.

From Life on the Stage by Morris, Clara

Scarlet and yellow booths, gilded roundabouts, sword-swallowers in purple fleshings, Amazons in green plush and spangles were gay enough.

From Essays in Rebellion by Nevinson, Henry W.